If I were to give myself a participation grade for the last month in Mr. Ross’s class, I would have an 80/100. And that’s because I do participate, just not that much.
I don’t like to talk in class, because school is a downer, most of the time. But if I’m at a different place like home or a retreat… I have a lot more fun and I talk a lot more. And plus, in school we talk about school (who knew) and other things we learn about. Because we have to learn something and learning brings me down. Almost another topic is okay.
Another reason I don’t talk in class is because I’m shy. Last year I was in a Language Arts class with people I knew for at least two years. Because most of us had the same teacher the year before. So I was used to all these people and made a fool out of myself on a daily basis. But I’ve only known most of the people in class now for two months, with the exception of Katia and Brandee.
Some other questions you asked us to answer are: Think about who you were when we began this September. How have you changed? How have you grown? What are challenges or issues that you’re working on?
Well for starters, I started at this school with only a few friends because only a small group came from my school last year. And now I have a lot more friends. That’s how I’ve changed…and how I’ve grown, kind of.
4 comments:
cailinnn
you mentioned me
yayy!
damn... i know just how u feel
good job...
i'm sorry school is such a downer for you. i'm surprised that someone as intelligent as you doesn't really like school. i know what you mean though when you say it's easier to talk and be fun around people you've known for a while. i talk in class almost everyday to give my input(who doesn't like to hear me talk?) but i'm not to the point where i can do/say anything. that's awesome that you were so honest about your school experience. i hope things get better. i'm glad that you have a lot of friends though...that's always good.
Cailin,
Hmmm... where to begin! I can definitely relate to being shy. That's how I've spent most of my life. It's something I've learned is worth the effort to break free of, though. And I think the class would benefit from hearing your voice more often - you're smart and have intelligent things to say.
Why is school such a downer for you? Does learning really bring you down? Why do you think that is? I'd love to hear more about this from you!
much love,
mr. ross
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